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Weekend. It has been claimed that because our permits were issued for this year, and we passed inspection last year, that there is no problem. My concern is the liability to all homeowners if an accident were to happen and our insurance would not cover the claim because we do not comply with all the relevant Pool Codes. While it appears your department does work with pool operators in giving time to make corrections, there are some safety violations that involve direct physical safety risks that have not been addressed. If there was a claim directly related to the lack of compliance with a specific Pool Code, such as the lack of a buoy divider system, resulting in death or injury, everyone involved could be liable. I have to question the current inspection system. I have reviewed the last four years Inspection Reports. What I discovered is the lack of follow-up to check if violations were corrected, including writing the violation two years in a row. Also there was a failure to note some major safety violations. I bring this up because our insurance company can decline to honor claims if we do not meet all codes. As you know, pools can be a very large liability, especially if an incident occurs because we did not comply with all pool requirements. I found the following after reviewing the previous four years of Inspection Reports. There might be similar issues going back further. That violations were not addressed after your department gave specific timetables for correction, and then written up again in subsequent years, is troubling. 2015 Inspection Report, Pool 1: 1. No pool capacity written on sign. 2. Facility name and address not written on signage. 3. Pool entrance does not have a "Keep Gate Closed sign. 4. Float valve assembly in skimmer has broken valve. 5. No effluent gauge. 2016 Inspection Report, Pool 1: 1. Skimmer lacks a float valve assembly. 2. Wooden concrete divider sticking up creating trip hazard. 3. No effluent gauge. 2017 Inspection Report, Pool 1: 1. Pool entrance does not have a "Keep Gate Closed sign. 2. Flow meter is stuck. 2018 Pool Inspection Report, Pool 1: 1. Pool capacity and pool hours missing (see 2015 Report). 2. Loose handrail. 3. Daily records not updated. 4. Flow meter stuck (see 2017 Report). 5. No effluent gauge (see 2015 and 2016 Reports). 2015 Inspection Report, Pool 2: 1. Pool capacity sign needs to be filled (subsequently filled in with wrong number) 2. Needs address on emergency sign (no such address). 3. No "Keep Closed" sign outside gate. 4. No effluent gauge. 2016 Inspection Report, Pool 2: 1. North end weir skimmer lack weir door. 2. No effluent gauges (see 2015 Report). 3. Loose railings at shallow end. 4. Needs address on emergency sign (no such address)(see 2015 Report). 2017 Inspection Report, Pool 2: 1. No "Keep Closed" sign outside gate. 2. Weir skimmer lacks a float. 3. Weir skimmer lacking a plug. 2018 Inspection Report, Pool 2: 1. No "Keep Closed" sign outside gate (see 2015 Report). 2. Safety signs faded and need to be replaced within 2 weeks (not done as of April, 2019). 3. Loose handrails at shallow end (see 2016 Report). 4. Skimmer assembly with no flappers. 5. No effluent gauges (see 2015 and 2016 Reports).